Quincey will be in the lineup tonight but has been abysmal all season long. Given the circumstances of his injury, Quincey shouldn't be counted upon to produce tonight.
A bit of mystery here as Laich's absence was described as a coaching decision and not related to injury. Sounds more like Laich wasn't in game shape and needed to sit.
Goloubef doesn't expect to hold any fantasy value.
Better news than it looked like when Lupul left the game on Thursday in the first period. Lupul is an injury risk but has been productive for the Leafs when in the lineup.
Backstrom starts as expected
Khabibulin gets the second of back to backs.
Johnson gets the start. Johnson is 1-0-1 this season. 0.98 GAA and .952% with shutout.
Rinaldo will be out for 1-2 weeks. He is not fantasy relevant.
Pavelec is the Jets workhorse and when they need a win, they turn to him. The Jets have lost three straight and have seen their division lead shrink to two points. Pavelec has a tough matchup against the Habs. He is 0-1-0 with a 4.04 GAA and .846 SV% vs. Montreal this season.
Getzlaf is dealing with a lower-body injury, but it does not sound like he will miss any time. Keep an eye on him tomorrow just to be sure he is in the lineup.
Word is that Crosby is NOT suffering from any concussion-like symptoms.
Pacioretty left yesterday's game after taking a puck off of his ankle. He will be a game-time decision, so monitor his status prior to puck-drop.
Porter has two points in 15 games this season.
Brodeur allowed three goals on 21 shots in a 3-1 loss to the Islanders on Monday. He has a tough matchup vs. the new-look Boston Bruins, who acquired Jaromir Jagr last week. Be wary of the matchup.
The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Ruopp recently completed his fourth season with the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League (WHL), where he established career highs for games played (65), assists (15), points (16), penalty minutes (132) and rating (+11). Ruopp was scoreless in four playoff games.
Brossoit was 37-8-7 as a member of the Edmonton Oil Kings in the WHL.
Budish scored 14 goals and 22 assists (36 points) in 40 games as a senior at the University of Minnesota.
Trouba had 12 goals and 17 assists (29 points) in 37 games as a freshman at the University of Michigan.
Pedan of the Guelph Strom, has 14 goals and 30 assists (44 points) in 60 games as a defenseman in the OHL this season.
Quincey will miss his ninth consecutive game tonight with fractured bones in his face. After putting up 26 points in 72 games last season, he has just two points in 26 games this year.